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Wednesday Morning Aug. 6, 1862
Number 18
“Movements of the Enemy”
“Tupelo, July 29.-The enemy made a demonstration on our front today with a cavalry force. It is supposed the movement was made with the intention of destroying the railroad track at some point above. If so, the movement has been anticipated and the designs of the Yankees frustrated. Our forces extend north of Guntown. “
Citation: The Weekly Richmond Enquirer. Richmond, 6 August 1862. AN .R532
John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.
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Still too warm for painting.
The President has called for three hundred thousand more soldiers by draft. It has created great excitement. I confess it gives me some uneasiness. I believe that a days march, under such a Sun as we now have, would kill me, besides I have no heart for this War, nor money to get a substitute. Things look worse for the Union now, than at any time during the War.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
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“Another Brilliant Exploit”
Entire Yankee Garrison Killed and Captured
Lynchburg, July 30.-A special dispatch to the “Republican,” dated Narrows of New river, July 28th, via. Dublin, July 29th says The gallant Major Bailey , commanding four companies of cavalry, in all about one hundred and fifty men, sent to the rear of the enemy by Col. McCausland, stormed Summersville, the county seat of Nicholas, Friday morning at daylight and killed and captured the entire garrison including the Lieut colonel commanding , named Starr, three other commissioned officers, and sixty-two non-commissioned and privates-killing a large number
A few prisoners were paroled, not being able to bring away the large quantities of Commissary, Quartermaster, and Ordnance stores found at the place, Major Bailey committed them to the flames. Major B. brought to this place a large number of Enfield rifles and mules. The prisoners arrived this morning at the Salt Sulpher Springs.
The notorious renegade and spy, Dr. Wm. Rucker, is among the prisoners. The telegraph office was destroyed, and the government operator captured. This affair is regarded as the most brilliant exploit of the war in this section. Its successful execution spread the wildest consternation and dismay throughout the Yankee army in the neighborhood.
Citation: Richmond Enquirer. Richmond, 1 August 1862. AN .R532